First 5 LA’s vision is a future where every child prenatal to age 5 in Los Angeles County grows up healthy, protected and ready to succeed in school. Each month, we ask people who work with, care for, or advocate on behalf of young children and their families in L.A. County about how we can make this vison a reality.

This month, we thought we would hear straight from the kids themselves. As California Gov. Jerry Brown considers what laws to sign this month, we asked the children of First 5 LA staffers to answer this question:

“What law would you create for parents to follow?”




Women’s History Month: Alma Cortes, Ed.D.

Women’s History Month: Alma Cortes, Ed.D.

April 8, 2025 In celebration of Women’s History Month and this year’s theme — Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations — First 5 LA is shining a spotlight on remarkable women leading the way in early childhood education (ECE). In this bio...

Women’s History Month 2025: Jan Fish, Ed.D.

Women’s History Month 2025: Jan Fish, Ed.D.

March 27,2025 In celebration of Women’s History Month and this year’s theme — Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations — First 5 LA is shining a spotlight on remarkable women leading the way in early childhood education (ECE). In this bio...

Help Me Grow LA: Connecting the Dots to Healthy Child Development

Help Me Grow LA: Connecting the Dots to Healthy Child Development

By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer March 27, 2025 Shakur was 2 when he started crossing his fingers. It happened a lot. His mom, Brooklynn, noticed that the behavior happened every time they visited the local park. That's when she did some sleuthing online and...

Women’s History Month: La Tanga Hardy, Ed.D. 

Women’s History Month: La Tanga Hardy, Ed.D. 

March 27, 2025 In celebration of Women’s History Month and this year’s theme — Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations — First 5 LA is shining a spotlight on remarkable women leading the way in early childhood education (ECE). In this bio...

Women’s History Month 2025: Denise Kennedy, Ph.D. 

Women’s History Month 2025: Denise Kennedy, Ph.D. 

March 27, 2025 In celebration of Women’s History Month and this year’s theme — Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations — First 5 LA is shining a spotlight on remarkable women leading the way in early childhood education (ECE). In this bio...

First 5 LA Board Explores Prevention First Initiative

First 5 LA Board Explores Prevention First Initiative

By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer March 27, 2025 First 5 LA's Board of Commissioners Meeting was convened on March 13. The meeting focused primarily on First 5 LA's Prevention First Initiative, one of the four key initiatives through which the organization will...

Women’s History Month 2025: Nancy Hurlbut, Ph.D.

Women’s History Month 2025: Nancy Hurlbut, Ph.D.

March 27, 2025 In celebration of Women’s History Month and this year’s theme — Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations — First 5 LA is shining a spotlight on remarkable women leading the way in early childhood education (ECE). In this bio...

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